Masterclass

Visual Storytelling

In this relaxed and intimate one day workshop participants will not only learn a solid approach to documentary photography but also receive critical feedback on their work. Whether your goal is to become a better street photographer or simply photographing your children this workshop will take you to the next level.

In the first half of the workshop Lehmann shares his philosophy on photojournalism and the art of the telling a story visually.

Building off of the first session the second half of the morning will takes a look at the dark art of editing. How do you whittle down a 1000 images to tell a comprehensive visual story that will appeal to the viewer.

This Masterclasses is for the photographer who already understands the fundamentals and is looking at developing their own style, through content, composition and creatively.

Schedule of events:

Sunday March 1, 2015

The Archive at Revolver Coffee

325 Cambie St., Vancouver

9am Coffee meet and greet.

9:45 John Lehmann shares his philosophy on photojournalism and the art of the telling a story visually.

10:45 Coffee break

11am The dark art of editing. The three C's content, composition and creativity.

Noon Catered Group lunch.

1pm Photo assignment given out. Masterclass participants will be challenged in this hands-on coursework.

4:00pm End of formal workshop. Participants wishing can have some of their personal work reviewed.

About the Photojournalist

Behind the lens: recording history; influencing public opinion; an eyewitness to life and death.

John Lehmann is one of the top photojournalists in North America. He was, most recently, named Canadian photojournalist of the year in 2012 and 2013.

Lehmann brings an array of talents to his work: the insatiable curiosity that marks all the best journalists; an artistry that sets his images apart from the billions of other pictures; a quiet intimacy and flair for inventiveness, which is what brings his work to life.

Most of all, he is not simply a photographer, he is a visual journalist. And the principal that underpins everything is accuracy and honesty, both to the people he reports on and the readers to whom he reports.